RESOLUTION MSC.308(88) (adopted on 3 December 2010)

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED

RESOLUTION MSC.308(88) (adopted on 3 December 2010)

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED

THE MARITIME SAFETY COMMITTEE,

RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee,

RECALLING FURTHER article VIII(b) of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOlAS), 1974 (hereinafter referred to as "the Convention"), concerning the amendment procedure applicable to the Annex to the Convention, other than to the provisions of chapter I thereof,

HAVING CONSIDERED, at its eighty-eighth session, amendments to the Convention, proposed and circulated in accordance with article VIII(b)(i) thereof,

1. ADOPTS, in accordance with article VIII(b)(iv) of the Convention, amendments to the Convention, the text of which is set out in the Annex to the present resolution ;

2. DETERMINES, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vi)(2)(bb) of the Convention, that the said amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1 January 2012, unless, prior to that date, more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the Convention or Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world's rnerchant fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments;

3. INVITES SOLAS Contracting Governments to note that, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vii)(2) of the Convention, the amendments shall enter into force on 1 July 2012 upon their acceptance in accordance with paragraph 2 above;

4. REQUESTS the Secretary-General, in conformity with article VIII(b)(v) of the Convention, to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text of the amendments contained in the Annex to all Contracting Governments to the Convention;

5. FURTHER REQUESTS the Secretary-General to transmit copies of this resolution and its Annex to Members of the Organization which are not Contracting Governments to the Convention.

RESOLUTION MSC.308(88) (adopted on 3 December 2010)

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED

RESOLUTION

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE OF LIFE AT AS AMENDED

THE MARITiME SAFETY

RECALLING Article 28(b) of the Convention on the International Maritime Organization concerning the functions of the Committee,

RECALLING FURTHER article VIII(b) of the I .... T"'~,.. .... ·"",.... ..... ..,.I Convention for the of Life at Sea 1974 referred to as the amendment

to the Annex to the of I

HAVING at its eighty-eighth amendments to the Convention, proposed and circulated in accordance with article VIII(b)(i) thereof,

1. ADOPTS, in accordance with article Vlll(b)(iv) of the Convention, amendments to the Convention, the text of which is set out in the Annex to the present resolution;

2. DETERMINES, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vi)(2)(bb) of the Convention, that the said amendments shall be deemed to have been accepted on 1 January 2012, unless, prior to that date, more than one third of the Contracting Governments to the Convention or Contracting Governments the combined merchant fleets of which constitute not less than 50% of the gross tonnage of the world's merchant fleet, have notified their objections to the amendments;

3. INVITES Contracting Governments to note that, in accordance with article VIII(b)(vii)(2) of the Convention, the amendments shall enter into force 0/1 1 July 2012 upon their acceptance in accordance with paragraph 2

4. REQUESTS the in conformity with article VIII(b)(v) of the Convention, to transmit certified copies of the present resolution and the text of the amendments contained in the Annex to all Contracting Governments to the Convention;

5. FURTHER REQUESTS the -..;o .... rOT~

and its Annex to Members of the

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ANNEX

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED

CHAPTER 11-1 CONSTRUCTION - STRUCTURE, SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY, MACHINERY

AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Part D Electrical installations

Regulation 41 - Main source of electrical power and lighting systems

1 In paragraph 6. the words "constructed on or after 1 July 2010" are inserted after the words "In passenger ships".

CHAPTER 11-2 CONSTRUCTION - FIRE PROTECTION, FIRE DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTION

Part A General

Regulation 1 - Application

2 In paragraph 1.1, the date "1 July 2002" is replaced by the date "1 July 2012".

3 In paragraph 1.2.2. the date "1 July 2002" is replaced by the date "1 July 2012".

4 The existing paragraph 2.1 is replaced by the following :

"2.1 Unless expressly provided otherwise, for ships constructed before 1 July 2012, the Administration shall ensure that the requirements which are applicable under chapter 11-2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended by resolutions MSC.1(XLV), MSC.6(48), MSC.13(57), MSC.22(59), MSC.24(60), MSC.27(61). MSC.31(63). MSC.57(67). MSC.99(73), MSC.134(76), MSC.194(80). MSC.201 (81). MSC.216(82). MSC.256(84). MSC.269(85) and MSC.291 (87) are complied with."

5 In paragraph 3.1 . the date "1 July 2002" is replaced by the date "1 July 2012".

6 In paragraph 3.2, the date "1 July 2002" is replaced by the date "1 July 2012".

Regulation 3 - Definitions

7 The existing paragraph 23 is replaced by the following :

"23 Fire Test Procedures Code means the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures. 2010 (2010 FTP Code) as adopted by the Maritime Safety Committee of the Organization by resolution MSC.307(88), as may be amended by the Organization, provided that such amendments are adopted. brought into force and take effect in accordance with the provisions of article VIII of the present Convention concerning the amendment procedures applicable to the Annex other than chapter I."

RESOLUTION MSC.308(88) (adopted on 3 December 2010)

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CHAPTER 11-1

AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

Part D Electrical1n5itaitationiS

41 - Main source of electrical power and

to n'!:l,.~nr'!:::Inh 6. the words ",,", ....... ,~ .. , on or 1

FOR THE SAFETY

MACHINERY

2010" are inserted words ttln passenger

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3

4

5

6

7

CONSTRUCTION FIRE

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CHAPTER U .. 2

Part A General

DETECTION AND FIRE EXTINCTION

In n!lll·~nr'!:ln.h 1.1. the date "1 July 2002" is the date 101

In t"\~r·~t"'tr.aI"\.1"1 1 the date "1 2002" is reOlaCE:Q the date "1 July 2012",

The aVllctli"'ln n!!:!i,.~,nl"~~nh 2.1 is reOlaCE~a

"2.1 before 1

In

in

3.1 t the date Hi

the date '*1

3 - Definitions

The 23 is

"23

is the date "1

2002" is the date 111 2012".

the

Code means the International Code for FTP

the

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Part C Suppression of fire

Regulation 7 - Detection and alarm

8 In paragraph 4.1, at the end of subparagraph .1 , the word "and" is deleted; at the end of subparagraph .2.2, the period "." is replaced by the word "; and"; and the following new subparagraph .3 is added after the existing subparagraph .2.2:

".3 enclosed spaces containing incinerators".

CHAPTER V SAFETY OF NAVIGATION

Regulation 18 - Approval, surveys and performance standards of navigation systems and equipment and voyage data recorder

9 The following new paragraph 9 is added after the existing paragraph 8:

"9 The automatic identification system (AIS) shall be subjected to an annual test. The test shall be conducted by an approved surveyor or an approved testing or servicing facility. The test shal l verify the correct programming of the ship static information, correct data exchange with connected sensors as well as verifying the radio performance by radio frequency measurement and on-air test using, e.g., a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS). A copy of the test report shall be retained on board the ship."

Regulation 23 - Pilot transfer arrangements

10 The existing text of regulation 23 is replaced by the following:

"1 Application

1.1 Ships engaged on voyages in the course of which pilots may be employed shall be provided with pilol transfer arrangements.

1.2 Equipment and arrangements for pilot transfer which are installed on or after 1 July 2012 shall comply wilh the requirements of this regulation. and due regard shall be paid to the standards adopted by the Organization.

1.3 Except as provided otherwise, equipment and arrangements for pilot transfer which are provided on ships before 1 July 2012 shall at least comply wilh the requirements of regulation 17 or 23. as applicable, of the Convention in force prior to that date. and due regard shall be paid to the standards adopted by the Organization prior to that date.

1.4 Equipment and arrangements installed on or after 1 July 2012. which are a replacement of equipment and arrangements provided on ships before 1 July 2012, shall. in so far as is reasonable and practicable. comply with the requirements of this regulation.

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new

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Part C InIl"U'411::1I::11'\'" of fire

7 - Detection alarm

""<'3 •• ~,...,.~ .. ,t"\ 4.1. at the end of Ih"'~,.'.:Iirlr!:I"'1"I .1, the word "and" is ,... .... " .. n"" ......

the Ih"''.:I,..'.:Iii''l,..~u·\h .3 is added after

the word u; , and the Ti"Illr\\AJlnn

l''':II"1I'''=lII'',n .2.2:

",3 enclosed spaces i",...,,\1''':IIIP''III"I,., incinerators".

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The " ....... ,·"'uu, ....

CHAPTER V SAFETY OF NAVIGATION

surveys and standards of na\,ja~:itfcln c:,"c'I'Drrlll::

eCIUUllmtant and voyage data recorder

f'\~:u·~I"1~nlh 9 is added after the .... ...,., .... -t, ..... '" n·!:,Ir"),""Ir!:u'\h 8:

"9 The automatic Ideintlfllcal:10n '-'HC"&;;>fTl

test. The test

I"""~""""LII""" 23 - Pilot transfer ~rr'::an,nil'll'njl:li..,tc::

10 The OVIc,1'lr,n 23 is retlla(;ea the TOI1,OWlna:

"1

1, 1 '::'I"U"'=II"H~M on voyages in 1he course of which shall be nrn""rlL3n transfer

2012, which are a 1 July

It,.ornoP''lt~ of this

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1.5 With respect to ships constructed before 1 January 1994, paragraph 5 shall apply not later than the first survey on or after 1 July 2012 .

1.6 Paragraph 6 applies to all ships.

2 General

2.1 All arrangements used for pilot transfer shall efficiently fulfil their purpose of enabling pilots to embark and disembark safely. The appliances shall be kept clean, properly maintained and stowed and shall be regularly inspected to ensure that they are safe to use. They shall be used solely for the embarkation and disembarkation of personnel.

2.2 The rigging of the pilot transfer arrangements and the embarkation of a pilot shall be supervised by a responsible officer having means of communication with the navigation bridge and who shall also arrange for the escort of the pilot by a safe route to and from the navigation bridge. Personnel engaged in rigging and operating any mechanical equipment shall be instructed in the safe procedures to be adopted and the equipment shall be tested prior to use.

2.3 A pilot ladder shall be certified by the manufacturer as complying with this regulation or with an international standard acceptable to the Organization. Ladders shall be inspected in accordance with regulations 1/6, 7 and 8.

2.4 All pilot ladders used for pilot transfer shall be clearly identified with tags or other permanent marking so as to enable identification of each appliance for the purposes of survey, inspection and record keeping. A record shall be kept on the ship as to the date the identified ladder is placed into service and any repairs effected.

2.5 Reference in this regulation to an accommodation ladder includes a sloping ladder used as part of the pilot transfer arrangements.

3 Transfer arrangements

3.1 Arrangements shall be provided to enable the pilot to embark and disembark safely on either side of the ship.

3.2 In all ships, where the distance from sea level to the point of access to, or egress from, the ship exceeds 9 m, and when it is intended to embark and disembark pilots by means of the accommodation ladder, or other equally safe and convenient means in conjunction with a pilot ladder, the ship shall carry such equipment on each side, unless the equipment is capable of being transferred for use on either side.

3.3 Safe and convenient access to, and egress from, the ship shall be provided by either:

.1 a pilot ladder requiring a climb of not less than 1.5 m and not more than 9 m above the surface of the water so positioned and secured that:

.1 it is clear of any possible discharges from the ship;

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1.5 to constructed before 1 no11ater than the first survey on or after 1 2012

1.6 1-J~1r''!:Ir1'''!lI''\h 6 apl;lllE~S to all

2

2.2

route to and operating adopted and

2,3 the manufacturer as ,..."rTU',\II\lU'''l1''f with this ... 1' ................. 1"1 .... , ... "' ........ 1' ........... 1 ..... to the Ladders

.I .... +i ............. 1/6, 7 and 8.

2.4 ladders used for transfer shall be 1'1"""'::::11'"1\1 identified with other so as to enable identification of for purposes of and record A record shall be on the

as to the date the identified ladder is into service and any rOI"\'~I"'C>

effected.

2,5 Reference in this ladder used as of the

to an accommodation ladder includes a c:II"'\T\ln,n

tra nsfer "" rl'">5 ,...'Mar ..... a ..... tc-

3 Transfer !Ilrr'!:In,nQ',"Qn't~

to enable the to and

3.2 In all ships, where the distance from sea level to the of access or egress from, the exceeds 9 m, and it is intended to embark and ';rC!.c.,"""h~ll"Lf' pilots by means of the or other safe and convenrent means in the shall such

linrnCilnt on each of transferred for side.

3.3 Safe and convenient access and egress the be ,"",'''''HII''! 0.1"1

either:

.1 a pilot a climb of not less than 1.5 m and not more than 9 m above the surface of the water so and secured that

.1 it is clear of any DO~SS{IDle f'lfC:,i"'ho:l,,....,,c:.e; from the

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.2 it is within the parallel body length of the ship and, as far as is practicable, within the mid-ship half length of the ship;

.3 each step rests firmly against the ship's side; where constructional features , such as rubbing bands, would prevent the implementation of this provision , special arrangements shall, to the satisfaction of the Administration , be made to ensure that persons are able to embark and disembark safely;

.4 the single length of pilot ladder is capable of reaching the water from the point of access to, or egress from, the ship and due allowance is made for all conditions of loading and trim of the ship, and for an adverse list of 15· ; the securing strong point, shackles and securing ropes shall be at least as strong as the side ropes; or

.2 an accommodation ladder in conjunction with the pilot ladder (i.e. a combination arrangement), or other equally safe and convenient means, whenever the distance from the surface of the water to the point of access to the ship is more than 9 m. The accommodation ladder shall be sited leading aft. When in use, means shall be provided to secure the lower platform of the accommodation ladder to the ship's side, so as to ensure that the lower end of the accommodation ladder and the lower platform are held firmly against the ship's side within the parallel body length of the ship and, as far as is practicable, with in the mid-ship half length and clear of all discharges .

. 1 when a combination arrangement is used for pilot access, means shall be provided to secure the pilot ladder and manropes to the ship's side at a point of nominally 1.5 m above the bottom platform of the accommodation ladder. In the case of a combination arrangement using an accommodation ladder with a trapdoor in the bottom platform (i.e. embarkation platform), the pilot ladder and man ropes shall be rigged through the trapdoor extending above the platform to the height of the handrail.

4 Access to the ship's deck

Means shall be provided to ensure safe, convenient and unobstructed passage for any person embarking on, or disembarking from, the ship between the head of the pilot ladder, or of any accommodation ladder or other appliance, and the ship's deck. Where such passage is by means of:

.1 a gateway in the rails or bulwark, adequate handholds shall be provided;

.2 a bulwark ladder, two handhold stanchions rigidly secured to the ship's structure at or near their bases and at higher points shall be fitted. The bulwark ladder shall be securely attached to the ship to prevent overturning.

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.2 as far of

.3 where would

.4 the single ladder is ca()aOle water from the of access or egress the and due allowance is made for all conditions of In~MIMirr and trim of the and for an adverse list of 15°' the

sm~CKles and ropes shall as the side ropes; or

.2 an ladder a combination other safe and

convenient means, whenever the from the surface of the water to the of access to the is more 9 m. The aC(~On1m,oa(nlaln ladder shall be sited aft When in use, means shall be to secure the lower of the accommodation ladder to the so as to ensure that the lower end of the accommodation ladder and the lower .... '''''''1''1'''''r ........

held the side within the n"",'r.:>.""".

the within the

.1 when a combination is used for means shall be to secure the man ropes to the side at a of 1 .5 m

the bottom of the accommodation ladder. In the case of a combination accommodation ladder with a

embarkation .... I ...... li"t"' .. 'r"r\

man ropes the nl»:lOJH'l"\r11T1

Access to the deck

convenient and unobstructed passage for the between head of the

or of any accommodation ladder or other and the deck. Where such passage is means of:

.1 n~lrpv./::>'V in the rails or

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ladder shall be to

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5 Shipside doors

Shipside doors used for pilot transfer shall not open outwards.

6 Mechanical pilot hoists

Mechanical pilot hoists shall not be used.

7 Associated equipment

7.1 The following associated equipment shall be kept at hand ready for immediate use when persons are being transferred:

.1 two man-ropes of not less than 28 mm and not more than 32 mm in diameter properly secured to the ship if required by the pilot; man-ropes shall be fixed at the rope end to the ring plate fixed on deck and shall be ready for use when the pilot disembarks, or upon request from a pilot approaching to board (the manropes shall reach the height of the stanchions or bulwarks at the point of access to the deck before terminating at the ring plate on deck);

.2 a lifebuoy equipped with a self-ign~ing light;

.3 a heaving line.

7.2 When required by paragraph 4 above, stanchions and bu lwark ladders shall be provided.

8 Lighting

Adequate lighting shall be provided to illuminate the transfer arrangements overside and the position on deck where a person embarks or disembarks."

APPENDIX CERTIFICATES

Form of Safety Certificate for Passenger Ships

11 The following new paragraphs 2.10 and 2.11 are added after the existing paragraph 2.9:

"2.10 the ship was/was not' subject to alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-1/55/11-2117/111/38' of the Convention;

2.11 a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for machinery and electrical installationslfire protectionllife-saving appliances' islis not' appended to this Certificate.

Delete as appropriate,"

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5 doors

Shipside doors used for transfer shall not open outwards.

6 Mechanical pilot hoists

Mechanical pilot hoists shall not be used,

7 Associated

7.1 The following associated equipment shall be kept at hand ready for immediate use when persons are transferred:

7.2

.1 two man-ropes of not less than 28 mm and not more than 32 mm in diameter properly secured to the ship if required by the pilot;

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. 3

When

man-ropes shall be fixed at the rope end to the ring fixed on deck and shall be for use when the or upon from a pilot approaching to board (the manropes shall reach the height of the stanchions or bulwarks at the of access to the deck before terminating at the on

a lifebuoy with a light;

a .... ..,..~~"'r',.., line .

paragraph 4 above, stanchions and bulwark ladders shall be provided.

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Adequate lighting shall be provided to illuminate the transfer arrangements overside and the position on deck where a person embarks or disembarks."

APPENDIX CERTIFICATES

of .... "",..,.,.u Certificate for .... :::II'~c.l:l>nI"'IO

11 The new 2.10 and 2.11 are added after paragraph 2.9:

"2.10 the ship was/was not1 subject to alternative and arrangements in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-1/55/1 7 /IIJ/381 of the Convention;

2.11 a Document of approval of alternatrve design and arrangements for machinery and electrical installations/fire protection/life-saving appliances 1 is/is not 1

to this

Delete as appropriate,"

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Form of Safety Construction Certificate for Cargo Ships

12 The following new paragraphs 4 and 5 are added after the existing paragraph 3:

"4

5

,

That the ship waslwas not' subject to alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-1/55/11-2/17' of the Convention.

That a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for machinery and electrical installationslfire protection' islis not' appended to this Certificate.

Delete as appropriate. I I

Form of Safety Equipment Certificate for Cargo Ships

13 The following new paragraphs 2.7 and 2.8 are added after the existing paragraph 2.6:

"2.7

2.8

the ship waslwas not' subject to alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-2/17/111/38' of the Convention;

a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for fire protectionllife-saving appliances' isfls not' appended to this Certificate .

DeJete as appropriate.'1

Form of Nuclear Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

14 The existing paragraphs 2.11 and 2.12 are replaced by the following ;

"2.11 the ship was/was not' subject to alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-1 /55/11-2/17/111/38' of the Convention;

2.12 a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for machinery and electrical installations/fire protection/life-saving appliances' is/is not' appended to this Certificate.

Delete as appropriate."

Form of Nuclear Cargo Ship Safety Certificate

15 The existing paragraphs 2.10 and 2.11 are replaced by the following :

"2.10 the ship was/was not' subject to alternative design and arrangements in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-1/55/11-2/171111/381' of the Convention;

2.11 a Document of approval of alternative design and arrangements for machinery and electrical instal lationslfire protectionllife-saving appliances' islis noe appended to this Certificate.

, Delete as appropriate."

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Construction Certificate for

The following new paragraphs 4 and 5 are after the paragraph 3:

"4 That the ship was/was noe subject to altemative design and arrangements in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-1/55/11-2/1 of the Convention.

5 That a Document of of alternative and electrical installations/fire

this Certificate.

Delete as appropriate."

and is/is

Form of Equipment Certificate for Cargo Ships

13 The 2.6:

"2.7

2.8

new

the pursuance of

Delete as appropriate."

2.7 and 2.8 are added after the

Form of Nuclear _":IT'D."" Certificate

14 The .cVIC'tll"'lt"I "" • ...,.,..,.." ....... ' ............... 2.11 and 2.12 are re[)la(:eo

112.11 the .;:,Ul.JIC;\ .... L to alternative pursuance of 7 /111/381 of the

2.12 a Document of mach i nery a nd electrical Insta IllatJOn:S!tIire appended to this Certificate.

Delete as appropriale."

Form of Ship Certificate

15 The 2.10 and 2.11 are replaced by the following;

"2.10 the ship was/was to alternative in pursuance of regulation(s) 11-1/55/ 11-2/17 1111138/3 of the

2.11 a Document of approval of altemative and for machinery and electrical installations/fire protection/life-saving appliances3 noe appended to this Certifjcate.

Delete as appropriate."

RESOLUTION MSC.308(88) (adopted on 3 December 2010)

AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION FOR THE SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA, 1974, AS AMENDED